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Get started with a career in the land and nature-based sectors

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The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) is the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK. You can find information on what an ecologist is, and what an environmental manager is. Along with this it provides information on how to become an ecologist or environmental manager, including what to study and how to gain useful experience.

Conservation Careers

About Conservation Careers: We believe that all wildlife is beautiful and that it deserves great conservationists working to protect it. We have extensive international knowledge, experience and a network of contacts within the conservation career sector. This means that we can help job seekers and conservation organisations to form lasting relationships. We do this by providing careers advice and information to a network of dedicated conservationists across the globe.

Cumbria LMI

Cumbria LMI includes helpful information about jobs and career opportunities in Cumbria as well as information about local education and training provision. It will support you on your journey towards the world of work, helping you make informed choices about study options and be employment ready.

Forestry Commission

The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woodlands. The Forestry Commission increases the value of woodlands to society and the environment. There are many career paths and training opportunities available in forestry, including apprenticeships.

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Watch the Forestry Commission video

Find out about Your Careers in Forestry. Watch this video to learn about the the benefits of following a career in forestry and the range of different roles available.

Green Jobs for Nature

Find out about what a green job for nature is, how to get one, and who you can work for. Perhaps it will inspire you to think about contributing your enthusiasm and talents to a career that will help us tackle both the nature crisis and the climate change emergency.

Inspira

Inspira is a leading employability skills expert, providing free professional careers advice and guidance. Over 21,000 people from Cumbria and Lancashire access our services each year.

LANTRA

About LANTRA

LANTRA is one of the leading awarding bodies for land-based industries in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Visit LANTRA to find over 200 career descriptions and review their career spotlight to get an insight to specific jobs.

LANTRA Careers
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Skills Hub Cumbria

About Skills Hub Cumbria: Deciding what you want to do with your life after school isn’t always easy, but we are here to help. Whether you have a specific role in mind, have narrowed the choice down to a few jobs, or have no idea which industry would suit your skillset and interests, there will be a course and a career perfect for you.

The Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture

About The Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH)

If you own, or work in an agriculture or horticulture business, we provide tailored advice and practical tools that are needed to help develop skills and lifelong learning. If you'd like to work in farming or growing, we are the gateway to advice, support, and training you'll need to pursue a rewarding career.

Visit The Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) to explore a range of job profiles, giving an insight to specific jobs, responsibilities, training and skills requirements, and salary information, alongside insightful videos.

TIAH Careers
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Take the UCAS quiz to find your ideal career!

Take the UCAS Careers Quiz to find your ideal career. Get matched to jobs and see what courses previous students studied to get there.

Top Tip

Have you considered doing some volunteering, or getting work experience in something which you have an interest in? This is also a great way to boost your CV!

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